Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Tag Archives: Jeddah
Dependent fee creates panic among expats
:: The fee on dependents, which came into force on July 1, has created panic and confusion among expat workers. Computer system malfunctions and perceived payment discrepancies have affected many expatriates. Many of those who took exit-reentry visas before July
Saudi Arabia determined to face whoever dares harm its stability, security: King Salman
:: King Salman on Saturday vowed to punish those who dare to harm Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In phone calls to the relatives of the policemen who where killed in Qatif this week, the king said Saudi
New expat fee includes newborns
:: The Passport Department on Wednesday said it has completed modifications to its electronic portal to cope with the new requirement that private-sector, non-Saudi residents pay a fee for each of their dependents and escorts mean Include (those under the
17 smugglers arrested, half ton of hashish seized in Saudi drug busts
:: Customs officers at the Al-Ahsa airport in Saudi Arabia have thwarted an attempt to smuggle around 110,000 Captagon pills found hidden in the luggage of a passenger who was traveling to the Kingdom. “During the inspection procedures of the
Drug runner gets the hump as Saudi forces stop camel laden with pills
:: Saudi border guards have foiled an attempt to smuggle half a million illegal pills into the Kingdom … by camel. The drugs were loaded on the creature’s back before trying to cross the Saudi border at Halat Ammar. Border
Dammam, Jeddah, Alkhobar and Riyadh becoming ‘more affordable’ cities
:: Four cities in Saudi Arabia – Dammam, Jeddah, Alkhobar and Riyadh – have become ‘more affordable’ this year, according to online database site Numbeo. In its mid-year cost of living of assessment of 511 cities, the website ranked Dammam
Jeddah’s north corniche project 80% complete: Mayor
:: The Jeddah northern corniche project is now 80 percent complete, according to Hani bin Mohammed Abu Ras, mayor of Jeddah province. The project, whose total area covers 700,000 square meters, with green spaces covering an estimated area of 275,000
Makkah governor praises officials on successful Umrah season
:: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, chairman of the Central Haj Committee, commended officials for the recently completed successful Umrah season. Some 3 million worshippers, including more than 2 million local and foreign pilgrims, visited the Two Holy Mosques in
Saudi Arabia announces extension of amnesty for illegal residents
:: Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday an extension to an amnesty for undocumented residents to leave the country, according to the Saudi Press Agency. In a Royal Decree, the Kingdom will give 30 more days, from July 24, for expats
Saudi Embassy in Philippines warns against visiting public places
:: The Saudi Embassy in Manila has warned visiting citizens against visiting public places in the Philippines. In a statement issued on June 29, it also advised Saudi tourists to take caution when visiting the country. “Given the current security
Saudi Arabia rebuts fake news on Turkey, Israel
:: The Saudi Embassy in Ankara has denied reports that it warned Saudis wishing to visit Turkey to wait or go elsewhere. “The statement was false and was not issued by the embassy,” it said in a statement. Turkish President
Arab and Islamic leaders condemn terror plot targeting Makkah’s Grand Mosque
:: Leaders from around the Arab world have condemned a terror plot targeting the Grand Mosque in Makkah, which Saudi security forces said on Friday they had thwarted. King Salman received a cable from Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, emir of
Terrorism scourge of this era, says King Salman
:: Terrorism is the “scourge of this era,” King Salman said on Saturday, adding that Saudi Arabia was making great efforts to ensure global security. “Today, the world is suffering from terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” said King
Five arrested after Saudi security forces foil attack on Grand Mosque in Mecca
:: The Saudi Interior Ministry said on Friday that it has arrested five members of a cell that was planning an attack on the Grand Mosque area in Mecca. Security forces in Saudi Arabia foiled a terror plot on Friday
Saudi security forces kill most wanted militant in Mecca
:: Security forces on Friday succeeded in thwarting an imminent terrorist act targeting the security of the Grand Mosque and worshippers by a group stationed in three locations, the Interior Ministry said. The security spokesman explained that one of the
Muslim World League congratulates Saudi King on naming new crown prince
:: The Muslim World League congratulated King Salman on the appointment of Prince Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince and vice chairman of the Council of Ministers, while continuing in his role as defense minister. Sheikh Mohammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general
Mohammed bin Naif pledges allegiance to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
:: Prince Mohammed bin Naif, former crown prince, pledged allegiance to the newly-appointed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace Wednesday. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has called on the citizens of Saudi Arabia to pledge
Mohammed bin Salman named crown prince — SPA
:: Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been appointed as the country’s crown prince, replacing Prince Mohammed bin Naif, a royal decree carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said on Wednesday. The decree, issued by King Salman,
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